- Jul 17, 2010
ROCK ON! AT "ROCK CON: WEEKEND OF A 100 ROCK STARS" a music fan-fest event Friday-Sunday, July 30th-August 1st at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel & Conference Center in East Rutherford, NJ, where special guests include 4 former American Idol contestants!
Featuring SPECIAL GUESTS-LIVE CONCERTS-INTERVIEWS-PANELS-UNPLUGGED PERFORMANCES-MUSIC & MEMORABILIA MARKETPLACE-AWARDS CEREMONY-FILM SCREENINGS- AUTOGRAPHS-MUCH MUCH MORE.
Fans attending "Weekend Of 100 Rock Stars" will be able to talk directly to, obtain signed autographs and meet some of their favorite rock and media personalities on common ground: 100 stars all at the same time in the same place! Those attending the three-day fest can also browse through the world's largest rock & roll music and memorabilia marketplace.
Included in the AMERICAN IDOL REUNION at the show are ANTONELLA BARBA from Season 6, Lou Gazzara from Season 2 and Gedeon Luke (formerly Gideon McKinney) and Brenna Gethers, both from Season 5. More former Idols may be added.
Other non-Idol Special Guests of Honor include Beach Boys founding member Al Jardine, Mary Wilson of The Supremes, Tommy James, Johnny Winter, Little Anthony, Billy Hinsche (Dino Desi & Billy), Robert Gordon, Andy Kim, Paul Petersen, Mary Weiss (Shangri-Las) and current or former members of such rock bands as: The Hollies, Porno for Pyros, The Animals, Starz, The Angels, The Rascals, Vanilla Fudge, The Yardbirds, The Archies, Jefferson Airplane/Starship, The Crystals, The Smithereens, Randy & The Rainbows, Suicidal Tendencies, The Fireflies, Nazz, Tuff Darts, Stories, The Bay City Rollers, Brooklyn Bridge, Spanky & Our Gang, The Village People, Utopia, 1910 Fruitgum Company, Human Beinz and so many more.
Meet radio and TV music personalities like television DJ Clay Cole, the only host to have both The Beatles and The Rolling Stones on the same broadcast. Also, there will be the ROCK CON FILM FEST SCREENING ROOM with such films as "The Wrecking Crew," "Wages of Spin," "Fabulous," "1974 - On The Road With The Beach Boys" and other rare titles.
Be part of the National Rock Con Icon Awards Ceremony, established to honor the legends, acknowledge music accomplishments and recognize fan favorites.
Themes for the Weekend include "LENNON LEGACY," with special guests from The Beatle's history, "ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAMERS," "THE GREAT GIRL GROUPS REUNION," "HORROR ROCKERS REUNION," the "BUBBLEGUM REUNION" and, of course, "THE AMERICAN IDOL REUNION."
A rock event like this is long-overdue. Celebrate 50 years of rock history live.
The list of guests is online at: http://www.nationalrockcon.com/Artists.htm.
Tickets and further info on the website www.NationalRockCon.com.
For any further info, call (203) 795-4737.
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